Puebla – Atlas Prediction & Picks (22.08.2018)

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Puebla and Atlas meet at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, in a match for the 6th round of the First Division. The history of direct confrontations disputed in this stadium is favorable to the home team, who in the last 6 games won 3, tied 1 and lost 2. But the last time these two teams played a game in this stadium, in 27- 09-2017, for the First Division, the Atlas won by (1-2). L. Cavallini (19 ‘) scored the goals of the game, for Puebla, and J. Vigon (9′) and M. Alustiza (64 ‘), for the Atlas. Particular attention is required for the home / away condition, since both teams present significantly different results at home and abroad.

Puebla:

After 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, the home team is currently in the 16 th position, with 4 points won. In the last match, they tied with the Necaxa away by (2-2), after in the previous match they lost by (1-2) at home, in a match against Veracruz. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Puebla won 4, drew 2 and lost 4. Their defense has not been very strong, since they suffered at least one goal in each of the last 5 matches for this competition. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 8 times and never got the comeback. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 8 of their 21 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).

In this round the Puebla returns to act before his hobby, nevertheless, it is important to remember that after five rounds he won only one match for the championship. Acting before his fans, in two disputed games he alternated between a victory and a defeat. In this context he showed offensive efficiency, since he scored on average 1.5 goals, however, and on the other hand, he left to desire defensively, since he suffered on average also 1.5 goals per duel. In this confrontation he will have to act in 4-3-3, looking for defensive organization, through his versatile flyers, and exits for the attack through the flanks. In this team include D. Arreola, A. Chumacero, José Torres and L. Cavallini, all with a goal scored so far by the championship.

Atlas:

The away team is currently in the 18 th position, with 2 points won, after 2 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Lobos BUAP, by (0-0). In the last match, they lost at home against Morelia, by (0-1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 games played away for all competitions, the Atlas won 1, drew 4 and lost 5.

For this competition, they have not won any of the last 5 games. Their attack needs a lot improvement, as they have not scored a goal in the last 5 matches for this competition. In 15 games, he never got the comeback in the 7 games in which he suffered the first goal.

With an opening start of 18/19 still lower, the Atlas is still looking for its first victory in the competition, after five rounds played. Acting away from home for the championship, in two disputed games it alternated between a tie and a defeat. In this context he left to wish in both sectors, because he did not score any goals and presented an average of 1.5 goals suffered. For this match he must act in 4-2-3-1, looking for defensive organization and attacks mainly through the flanks. We remember that unlike the opponent of this match, the Atlas team is still looking for its first goal in this start of the competition.